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The solar energy sector is in mourning! Marcelo Gradella Villalva, specialist in photovoltaic systems and coordinator of the LESF (Energy and Photovoltaic Systems Laboratory) at Unicamp (State University of Campinas), passed away this Thursday (20), aged 44.
O teacher leaves a great legacy for all professionals in the sector, with numerous works performed in favor development, promotion and studies on technology. The teaching staff was laid to rest, this Friday morning (21), at the Parque Nossa Senhora Conceição Cemetery, in Campinas (SP).
Throughout his life trajectory, Marcelo was always very dedicated to his studies. In 1993, while still in high school, he entered Cotuca (Unicamp Technical College). Four years later, in 1997, he began his undergraduate course in Electrical Engineering at the university in Campinas. At 33 years old, he was already a trained professional with a doctorate and master's degree under his belt.
In its trajectory, Marcelo has published and presented hundreds of scientific works in journals, conferences and book chapters. The professional was also responsible for creating the LESF, where he supervised research and helped more than 14 thousand undergraduate and postgraduate students.
In total, their work was responsible for raising millions of reais in resources for the university. During his lifetime, Marcelo leaves behind his parents, wife and children. To all family and friends, our most sincere condolences.
9 Responses
Friend Marcelo V.
You not only left an institutional legacy but your mark was always a thoughtful look at all questions, no matter how simple they were and I'm sorry and you will always be very well remembered by all those who knew you.
When answering my questions, he always started by apologizing, it wasn't just me, but I'm like that too, it's a characteristic of special people, I say ANGELS
Geraldo Camargo July2023
I took two courses with Prof. Marcelo.
My condolences to family and friends.
Our…! Regrettable and great loss for Brazil and the education sector (especially in the Campinas / SP region). Professional with vast experience (always followed his research and articles on the solar sector) educator and researcher working in the areas of energy, solar and Brazilian sustainability. My sincere condolences to all the family.
My sincere condolences, I was a student and learned a lot from Prof. Marcelo.
May God's mercy comfort you and all your family and friends.
I met this researcher a few days ago at one of his lectures at BYD. Very friendly and demonstrated a lot of knowledge in solar panels. I can't believe what I'm reading! Condolences to all the bereaved family and friends!
My condolences to the family.
oh my, 44 years!
I took a solar energy course with him. Always updating us. What a loss.
My feelings, I learned a lot from him. May you continue your life in peace and light on the Spiritual plane. May God comfort the family and friends.
Very sad to lose a human being like Professor Marcelo Villalva, in addition to being very professionally competent, a very human person who was always willing to help. Very sad, God comfort his family, relatives and friends who had the privilege of living with him.